Red Sox - 000 000 000 - 0 1 0Duchscherer was senational (8-1-0-0-4, 101) (again), retiring the first 15 Red Sox before plunking Jason Varitek to start the sixth.
Athletics - 010 000 11x - 3 9 0
Boston's lone hit was a clean line drive single to center from David Ortiz with one out in the seventh. Neither Varitek nor Ortiz advanced past first base.
Beckett (7-7-2-0-9, 107) had a rough first two innings, but settled down after that, at one point setting down 11 straight A's. MDC pitched a shaky eighth, giving up two singles, a walk, a stolen base, and a run on 22 pitches.
There was no need to rush this game along, as it was played in a tidy 2:17.
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Josh Beckett (4.67, 93 ERA+) / Justin Duchscherer (2.67, 144 ERA+)
In four games against Boston, Frank Thomas is 7-for-16 with three homers and 10 RBI.
Also: Mariners/Yankees at 1 and Orioles/Rays at 6.
2 hits for Seattle off the Bigot in the first, but no runs.
ReplyDeleteSEA - 004 00 - 4 7 0
ReplyDeleteNYY - 041 0 - 5 9 0
A two-out error led to a dong for Abreu, making it 7-4 Yanks. Earlier, the Ms intentionally walked Cano. Cano! And their fifth run came in after that.
ReplyDeleteJoba's being extended as we speak, just left two runners on in his second inning of work. 7-4 at Cotton Eye Joe/God Bless America/Take Me Out to the Ball Game/ Freebird/Stairway to Heaven time....
I hate not being able to count on the opponents of our opponents to play well.
ReplyDeleteCome the fuck on.
ReplyDeleteSEA - 004 000 0 - 4 8 2
ReplyDeleteNYY - 041 002 5 - 12 15 0
(still batting in bot 7)
They really put Arthur Rhodes in there? This is just what they needed--to play the worst team in baseball. I guess the Royals weren't exactly hot shit either, though.
ReplyDeleteFin.
ReplyDeleteSEA - 004 000 020 - 6 12 2
NYY - 041 002 50x - 12 16 0
at Cotton Eye Joe/God Bless America/Take Me Out to the Ball Game/ Freebird/Stairway to Heaven time....
ReplyDeleteAll my faves!
Oh wait, I do like Take Me Out to the Ball Game.
Bumping this back to the top for easy pre-game access. Manny's off.
ReplyDeleteEllsbury, LF
Pedroia, 2B
Ortiz, DH
Youkilis, 1B
Lowell, 3B
Drew, RF
varitek, C
Crisp, CF
Cora, SS
BAL - 012
ReplyDeleteTBR - 45
Fuckin' Rays!
This is kinda cool.
ReplyDeleteWe have a reporter at the game tonight:
ReplyDeleteSenior Network Associates Coliseum correspondent Andy!
Here is a picture of batting practice from his seat.
BAL - 012 000
ReplyDeleteTBR - 450 20
Fuckin' Rays!
Who's doing the voiceovers on the ABC pre-game Celtics coverage? He sounds like cookie monster.
ReplyDeleteIs Andy going to flirt with Jacoby???
ReplyDeleteWe'll see.
ReplyDeleteYesterday he wrote: "due to the troubles with your blog on my pocket pc phone I will be emailing you any newsworthy things throughout the game".
I guess that means he can't post?
Lyndon is in LF and it looks like his seats are on the 1B side. Might be tough.
ReplyDeleteAndy:
ReplyDelete"Manny lost some balls over both sides walls. Papi hit a guy eating a hot dog in right field. Manny was playing shortstop by jumping out from behind the net when balls came his way. Lyndon and the midget were skying balls into both the porches. There is a good mix of fans here. I love this park cuz there is a full bar and a bathroom right behind my seats. I would do these seats."
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ABA!
Andy's proper title is "West Coast Correspondent".
ReplyDeleteIsh, I asked him about any possible flirting.
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God, one more thing to do during games! Fire off Qs to Andy and then post his answers and maybe photos .... I should find out if he can read comments.
I will be mostly absent from the first half + of this game. First of all, I need to rest because I did an impromptu, EPIC 41 mile bike ride today. I think it was a little much, but whatever.
ReplyDeleteGot the Celtics and the Stanley Cup Finals, as well. Got two TVs in the living room going, and I wish there were three. I'm thinking 11:00 or so I'll pop back in here.
Enjoy the game(s) everyone!
For Ish
ReplyDeleteAndy: "While the wife was in the bathroom i was down next to the field with lyndons tongue down my throat. I fucking love him."
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He says he can see comments but will be a little slow in responding -- since he's watching the game!
Andy brings gonzo journalism to the next level.
ReplyDeleteGonzo? I don't think what Andy is doing has a name yet.
ReplyDeleteI dont think this will work but if it does PLAYBALL!!!
ReplyDeleteandy can post from his seat!
ReplyDeleteIt works works works!
ReplyDeleteI can smell the sex. Lineups.
Gonzo J
ReplyDeleteYikes...Detroit has plated 17 runs...in the fifth...
ReplyDeleteI know.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Andy violating Rule 3.09?
ReplyDeleteYikes...Detroit has plated 17 runs...in the fifth...
ReplyDeleteYou scared me. I thought it was in one inning. They have scored 17 runs through 5 innings.
204 65
frat·er·nized, frat·er·niz·ing, frat·er·niz·es
ReplyDelete1. To associate with others in a brotherly or congenial way.
2. To associate on friendly terms with an enemy or opposing group, often in violation of discipline or orders.
Is making out brotherly?
Photo from Andy:
ReplyDelete"I don't think you can see him but there is a jackass with a cape and a General Custer hat on that says Red Sox Nation Emperor. He is handing out baseball cards and prancing around like a king."
Fraternizing includes sexual relationships, at least within the armed forces.
ReplyDeleteWill this be Josh Beckett 2k6 or 2k7? I took a good look at his fan graphs and the only glitch there is HR/9, which is right in line with '06.
ReplyDeleteCheck out the empty seats. It's been a while since we've had those.
ReplyDeletemlbtv has a Channel 36 feed from oakland. they put the scorebar on the bottom of the screen -- so it covers part of the mound instead of the crowd. dumb.
ReplyDeleteI guess Andy puts the genital in congenial.
ReplyDeleteFucking black uni's.
ReplyDeletebut wisely, they only use the bar on the pitch/CF camera shot.
ReplyDeleteDetroit up 19-3 with 7 (not quite 17) in the fifth.
ReplyDeleteAny ladies joining us tonight?
ReplyDeleteL is on her way home, but is not feeling all that well. Also, it's a west coast game. She might say hi and leave.
ReplyDeleteNo man ram paying instant dividens
ReplyDeleteholy shit!!! lyndon getting a workout early.
ReplyDeleteI will count it as a catch. and then it came true. Thats 2 catches on one batter for me. i think i will rub him down later.
ReplyDeleteMust be hard for Jacoby to make a play like that knowing Andy's watching.
ReplyDeleteWhat was that weird propane tank looking thing he almost collided with on the first dive?
ReplyDeletecan lbj play shortstop?
ReplyDeleteAHHH ITS FRANK! Run away!
ReplyDeleteThat propane tank he hit was just that. its for the propane heater they have next to the pitchers on their bullpen bench.
ReplyDeletei am gonna watch the game some now. i am blogging more than i should while at a live game. i will touch base often.
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERERERERERERERER IS PITCHING A PERFECT GAME!!!!
ReplyDeleteJUSTIN DUCHSCHERERERERERERERER IS PITCHING A PERFECT GAME!!!!
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERERERERERERERER IS PITCHING A PERFECT GAME!!!!
JUSTIN DUCHSCHERERERERERERERER IS PITCHING A PERFECT GAME!!!!
damn....
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile I'm nervous for the Celtics who are currently up 37-27 in the 2nd.
Free outs are good.
ReplyDeleteFree runs aren't, though.
ReplyDelete...I don't like playing in Oakland.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I can get used to replacement-level Beckett.
ReplyDeleteKeving Garnett: What motivated you to win all those games?
ReplyDeleteBill Russell: My only motivation was to win games.
^^ I love when athletes get cerebral.
:(
ReplyDelete4:36 BOS - R. Rondo made a 10-foot jumper in the lane. Assist: K. Garnett
ReplyDelete4:26 DET - R. Wallace missed a 14-foot jumper along the right baseline
4:24 BOS - K. Perkins defensive rebound
4:16 BOS - Alley-oop dunk by K. Garnett. Assist: R. Rondo
I like the back and forth between Rajon and Garnett.
Hey look, his curve got called for a strike.
ReplyDeleteWe need an Andy update.
ReplyDeleteNot too late for Josh to settle in a deal 5 more innings
ReplyDeletethru 2:
ReplyDelete42 pit for JB
23 pit for JD
(why can't we get pitchers like that?)
get a front row seat in the infield -- you're still 75 yards from fair territory.
ReplyDeleteCeltics up 18 at the half. I am as nervous as if it were tied.
ReplyDeleteCrap, thought the game was at 10...how does Beckett look?
ReplyDeleteRAWR! Take a seat!
ReplyDeleteJosh's first two innings left a lot to be desired
ReplyDeletebeckett: meh
ReplyDelete1st
diving catch by lbj
single up middle
K looking
FC
2nd
double rf line
2-3 sac
FC RBI ss to C, bobbled on both ends
single rcf
F7
Well, it looks like I arrived just in time, then.
ReplyDeleteI can fix "meh"!
I really don't like Cust in this series.
ReplyDeletegood work, jack!
ReplyDeleteBetter.
ReplyDeleteDAMN JACK! Stick around! KKK
ReplyDeleteOk, let's pretend these first few innings didn't happen and just start over. Top of the lineup.
ReplyDeleteWe also need some runs because JUSTIN DUCHSCHERER IS PITCHING A PERFECT GAME!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWait... I have NESN tonight? Cool!
ReplyDeleteFY is swinging at a lot of pitches well out of the zone. Feel free to take a walk, Dustin.
ReplyDeleteBill Russell needs a bra.
ReplyDeleteA bra is for women. He need a "bro".
ReplyDeletehi
ReplyDeletebye
ReplyDeleteWell, way to make it work, Dortiz.
ReplyDeletewow... bye?
ReplyDeletesomebody tell Andy NESN showed that guy last night, the self-styled Emporer of RSN California.
ReplyDeleteFunny bro gets mentioned regarding the Celts as we've had that game on and one of the Pistons had a name that sounded like "Man-ziere."
Feel better, Laura.
ReplyDeletesorry. long day of work, enough computer. plus west coast game, i'll be asleep before it's over. have fun.
ReplyDeletepop out pitcher
ReplyDeletethanks phil. but i'm not sick. just sick of the computer for the day.
ReplyDeleteif you all want to come over and hang out here, i'll be very sociable.
Damn, I thought it was 10 again tonight.
ReplyDeleteOf course I've only been home 20 minutes anyway.
Oh well, apparently I've not missed anything I would want to see. Looking at the box on GDGD, I believe we've sent 12 batters up in 4 innings. Not a good stat...
CBS Sportsline has that Beckett catch as "fouled out to first".
ReplyDeleteKiss my grits, Josh goes to Mel's Diner
ReplyDeletePatrick , why do you bother watching the first 3 quarters of a NBA playoff game?
ReplyDeleteInstead of not watching the game, CBS Sportsline should be watching the game.
ReplyDeleteAllan said you were "not feeling all that well". Don't let him think otherwise until you get a massage or at least some cocoa.
ReplyDeleteHell ya! I hope he can make it through 7.
ReplyDeleteif i have to watch them pitch a perfect game in person i will throw myself off the upper deck.
ReplyDeletethey have so many beers here and the bathrooms are pentiful and empty.
jacoby is nervous, we have a big night back at the hotel.
the crowd here feels like 50 50 split. thats nice. a lot of A's fans maybe 70 30 them.
we need to pull crisp and play manuel.
the stadium is 75% full. alot of empties
thats what i got for this part of the game see you in a couple innings. Andy McGuire checking in from the Oakland Coliseum, back to you Allan.
PS: i was pissed i thought the batter held tek then he waved to the sox dugout to tell them tek was hurt. classy. i am proud to be human today.
Hi everyone, just got back from dinner. Two drinks down, and not sure I can stay awake.
ReplyDeletePatrick , why do you bother watching the first 3 quarters of a NBA playoff game?
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't know. And some people think baseball is boring.
Allan said you were "not feeling all that well".
ReplyDeleteMaybe she was still in "leaving work an hour early" mode when she typed that.
time for slowell to bunt his way om.
ReplyDeleteNo one can break up a no hit bid like DJ Drew. Time for him to lite my fire.
ReplyDeleteSo when do we plan our JOS group trip to Fenway? I was thinking about this earlier. If we can get Allan and Laura to come to Boston, I bet the rest of us would find a way to get there since most of us live closer by (except SoSock and Lord and those west coasters). Maybe next season?
ReplyDeleteAll Duch-bag-els through 5
ReplyDelete:/
ReplyDeleteSo when do we plan our JOS group trip to Fenway? I was thinking about this earlier. ... Maybe next season?
ReplyDeleteOur last trip to Fenway was 2005. I really want to go next year. We shall see.
I'll definitely be a lot closer starting in September.
ReplyDeleteOh man, Amy. That's what makes me hate Fenway. It's like an impenetrable fortress, and trying to get in when you want is an epic battle.
ReplyDeletespeak for yourself, patrick. the whole next homestand is on sale and has been for sometime. It's so easy this year.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I really am serious (even after two drinks). I think it would be amazing to all go to a game together.
ReplyDeleteOK, I should watch some of this game. How is Beckett doing? Besides being a run down.
heh. don't ever say you can't get tix to fenway. even if jere is out and it's buried in a 600 post thread, he'll suss it out!
ReplyDeletehe'll get us a big block of tix, i'm sure!
I <3 Beckett.
ReplyDeleteOh, no. Patrick, you are in trouble now. Jere is always telling me how easy it is to get tickets! I have not found it to be true. But with planning for a large enough group, we can do it.
ReplyDeletethe whole next homestand is on sale and has been for sometime. It's so easy this year.
ReplyDeleteSeriously? My dad's had a lot of trouble getting tickets. In the dark as usual...
josh has retired the last 11.
ReplyDeleteBeckett's certainly settled down.
ReplyDeleteRuns, please.
So can we score some runs? I would like us to be ahead before I conk out.
ReplyDeleteAmy, you STILL don't believe? I'm telling you, I could've gone to every game so far this year if I wanted to. Go right now, you can buy some.
ReplyDeletetek
ReplyDeleteococ
einstein
it's rally time!!!!
$$$$$$Beckett 73 through 6$$$$$$$
ReplyDeleteHi, just stopping in to dispel myths that I am feeling well, so I can get cocoa and a massage.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get to Fenway in 09. Hopefully we can. Don't know if I want to organize a JoS game, but if someone else wants to organize it, I'm in. That is, we're in.
What's this about Andy in a hotel room with My Boy? Will there be video?
Back to bed. Really not feeling so well. Hint hint.
tek 0-6 against doucher, with 4 k
ReplyDeletehmmm
NO MORE PERFECT GAME.
ReplyDeleteI sort of believe you, Jere. I just have not found any affordable tickets.
ReplyDeleteHey, Tek is on base. Guess that bat to the head wasn't too serious.
"Been a dazzling performance, with picture perfect control. The next pitch comes in AND HITS HIM!" -Oakland announcer.
ReplyDeleteI've been to many games this year, all face value, even got seats together to two Yankee games, just keep checking people.
ReplyDeleteRemy sending wishes to his dog! He just redeemed himself for me.
ReplyDeleteBye again. Really, bye.
No, I mean it.
If Jere can get tickets, I will help organize. Not sure what that means, but I will do it.
ReplyDeleteI'm really hoping Jere is right.
ReplyDeleteMy son & I are planning to come to Boston in August for our 1st Fenway games.
With enough notice I bet we would find a way to come again next year.
damn it koko.
ReplyDeleteeinstein says: e = P5
ReplyDeleteLess shitty baseball, please.
ReplyDeleteI think the best thing to do--since you can only get 8 tix together at most--would be to just snag as many SRO tix ($20, or 25 for the pavilion level SRO if we can get them) for a weekday night game against a shittier team. That way we could all hang out together instead of each person only being able to talk to the people on their left and right.
ReplyDeleteGood night, Laura. I am wiped out, and I didn't work today.
ReplyDeleteI hate these west coast games.
Cap'n is not so speedy, will take a BIG hit to plate him
ReplyDeletethen we all crash at jere's place!
ReplyDeleteI love how Don mentions the no-no at every opportunity when it's the other team.
ReplyDeleteStill a nohitter. :(
ReplyDeleteJere, what does SRO really mean? Is there really no place to sit? Not sure I can stand for a three plus hour game, But I am game for trying.
ReplyDeleteHey we're moving out of the Boston area when our lease ends....not too far out, though.
ReplyDeletebaby steps -- we got a guy on first.
ReplyDeletewe build on that in the 7th.
...
anyone else feel like it's 6-0 and not 1-0?
GDGD - Ellsbury grounds out SOFTLY to 3rd. (my caps)
ReplyDeleteGeez, rub it in a little, will ya?
Woops, I had though Josh's 73 was through 6. No so money, but he can still go 7.
ReplyDeleteJD only has 78 pitches through six.
ReplyDeleteStanding Room Only. Yeah, I guess if you don't like to stand for that long, it would be tough, but the last few rows of grandstand, so many people just stand in the SRO area anyway, that seats open up, and you just hop right in.
ReplyDeleteI'm not feeling well either, Laura. And no cocoa and massage are forthcomming.
ReplyDeleteAnd going to bed in the middle of the game is a pretty big hint that I really am feeling crappy, right?
Good night guys...
But Amy, the SRO areas in Fenway offer some of the best views in baseball for cheap. You're still so close. You just may have to see through a pole:)
ReplyDeleteCeltics are up 24 points. Maybe they're bogarting the Boston mojo tonight.
ReplyDeleteBeckett's making Cust look silly tonight.
ReplyDeleteoh yeah oh yeah oh yeah
ReplyDeletesez the ump!!!
YES! HELL YA! V-TEK! V-TEK! DOUBLE PLAY!
ReplyDeleteI'm also thinking of doing a Wiffle Ball game this summer for the readers of my own blog--but it could be for both those people and you guys. We'll see if I actually do it, though.
ReplyDeletecould that 2B ump have been in a worse position to call that play? no, he could not.
ReplyDeleteaw shee-it
ReplyDeleteI know what SRO stands for---I just meant what does it really mean at Fenway. I know those new right field pavilion tickets have some bar stool type seats, but not real seats. Like I said, I could be game for standing. But I am not sure for three hours!
ReplyDeleteSo it looks like soon it will be another guys night here.
Oh, damn, that was annoying.
Runs, please.
ReplyDeleteOr at least hits.
Hits, please.
Well, one hit.
Hit, please.
Good evening kids. GO SOX!
ReplyDeleteYes, this is my last half inning.
ReplyDeleteAt this rate, that seems to mean another two pitches.
The pavilion level SRO give you a shelf to lean on, and a pole below to stand on to gain a couple inches if the people in front of you stand up. It's a little less taxing to be up there. But in general all the areas for standing are much better than they used to be, as they've opened up a lot of areas around the park. So you could go hang out in the roomy areas between innings and stuff... You know what else we could do is get a bunch of $12 upper bleacher tix for the same game, and those people could sit for a while and occasionally join the rest of the group in the SRO areas.
ReplyDeleteIf MLB succeeds at their stupid game shortening mission you'll only have to stand for 2 hours.
ReplyDeleteAnd there goes your no-hitter. And soon, there goes your shutout.
ReplyDeleteWow, no no hitter. Finally.
ReplyDeletelook out, bitches. it's on, now!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, looky there.
ReplyDeletehey, hey, it's a start
ReplyDeleteHurray!
ReplyDeleteI will officially take credit for being the lucky charm
ReplyDeleteDUCHSHERER IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT.DUCHSHERER IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT.
ReplyDeleteDUCHSHERER IS PITCHING A SHUTOUT.
now andy doesn't have to do a brody off the upper deck.
ReplyDeleteDamn, I was hoping that was gone.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great plan, Jere. Bleacher seats for when our (my?) legs give out.
Any seat in Fenway is a good seat, as far as I am concerned. Though some are better, all are good.
Stretch time at whatever Oakland Alameda County Coliseum in currently called.
ReplyDeleteSigh. Still, we're only a dongs length from being tied up.
ReplyDeleteokay, we need slightly bigger baby steps. or the game will be over by the time we get a guy to third.
ReplyDeleteGee, I may have to wait another inning. I really don't want to go to sleep with the Sox trailing by one run.
ReplyDeleteYes, but whose dong length?
ReplyDeleteIt's a start, and an end :(
ReplyDeleteHow can we be hitting this poorly against someone whose name sounds like someone made a mistake with their feminine hygiene product?
yook needs to do some roids, so those shots to rcf get out.
ReplyDeleteAmy, you've clearly never sat behind Pesky Pole!
ReplyDeleteMcAfee coliseum.
ReplyDeleteNOOO!
see, sweeney does roids.
ReplyDeleteshit a fuck
Poopie, now we need THREE whole runs to win.
ReplyDeleteCrap.
ReplyDeleteTwo dong lengths...
ReplyDeleteAnyone having trouble getting the 1.2M feed from MLB TV Premium?
ReplyDeleteThe 400K and 800K are working for me but the 1.2M just says "Ready" and shows nothing.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNo, never behind Pesky, but certainly have had some partially obstructed views. Yet still better than almost any seat at Shea, the only stadium I had been to before Fenway. So to me, still not bad seats at Fenway. At least unlike Shea, you are never in the stratosphere.
ReplyDeleteNot sure that last comment made any sense except to me. Two strong cosmos = amazed I can type at all.
ReplyDeletespencer, i got that same thing with the 400K here at work. but i was downloaded the silverlight application and was good. maybe there is something extra you need for the 1200k?
ReplyDeletei hate this game
ReplyDeletethe A's fans are sheering against the redsox fans not for their team. i hate that.
it's only natural when you have a massive takeover by hostile fans.
ReplyDeleteI saw the ugly side of it when the Bruins hosted the Canadiens and 8,000 of their annoying fans.
I'll take it Beckett. Hat's off to you, sir.
ReplyDeleteI think Crisp is due for a half dong.
ReplyDelete1200 MLB.tv been perfect for me all night (knock wood). They make you download that "nexdef" plugin the first time, but after that should be automatic.
ReplyDeletefoulke up
ReplyDeletei hate this game
ReplyDeletethe A's fans are sheering against the redsox fans not for their team. i hate that.
Bot will pitch tonight.
My rule is: If a visiting fan is being a dick, taunting the home fans, drawing attention to him/herself, they deserve the treatment they get. If they're there to cheer for their team they should be allowed to do that without getting hassled. And I think this is followed at Fenway from what I've seen. I've never seen a visiting fan at Fenway get hassled unless they were being a prick. (Yankee games excluded, but even then, if you're a good fan, you usually get treated accordingly, as I usually have when I go to the Toilet, as I'm not a dick.)
ReplyDeletenot looking good
ReplyDeletedo something coco
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